Alexander Volkanovski’s first title defence wasn’t going to script but he refused to give up and pulled out a miraculous victory.
The fortunes of two fan favourite female fighters were changed in contrasting ways as the UFC 251 main card began with a pair of big results.
Fight fans had been holding their breath waiting for the UFC 251 Fight Island spectacular and finally, the day arrived. Here’s how it played out.Jorge Masvidal punches Kamaru Usman. Jorge Masvidal might have had a quick turnaround after being called up as a late replacement for this fight, but he came ready.
Gamebred appeared to be running out of steam in the third as Usman’s power began to take over and he moved ahead 29-28 on the scorecards. The Australian managed a takedown in the fourth round and poured on the pressure in the fifth in a brave effort to stay undefeated in the UFC and take his record to 22-1.
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